Teamwork Competency of Teachers in Small Schools under Surin Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Abstract

Background and Aims: Teachers' teamwork competence involves developing work potential, enhancing knowledge and skills in teamwork, and motivating personnel to use their competencies to create new processes or methods of work, thereby increasing efficiency and effectiveness in their work. This research aims to 1) study teamwork competence and 2) compare teamwork competence and approaches to developing teamwork competence among teachers in small schools under the Surin Primary Educational Service Area Office 1.

Methodology: This research employed a mixed-methods approach. The sample consisted of 217 teachers from small schools. The research instrument was a 5-level Likert scale questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.945. A separate study aimed to identify approaches to developing teamwork competencies among teachers in small schools. A purposive sampling method was used to select nine teachers. Statistical analyses included mean, percentage, standard deviation, t-test, and one-way ANOVA.

Results: 1) The overall teamwork competence of teachers in small schools was at the highest level. 2) A comparison of teamwork competence of teachers in small schools categorized by gender showed no significant differences overall or in individual aspects. However, a statistically significant difference (p < .05) was found in both overall and individual aspects when categorized by educational level, and a statistically significant difference (p < .05) when categorized by professional qualifications. 3) Guidelines for developing teamwork competence among teachers in small schools indicated that teamwork in schools requires cooperation, assistance, reinforcement, and mutual encouragement to create a positive work environment and enhance work efficiency. Teachers should possess adaptability skills to diverse situations, demonstrate appropriate leadership and follower roles, and achieve quality and sustainable results.

Conclusion: Teachers possess the highest overall level of teamwork competence.
There is no significant difference in teamwork competence between male and female teachers. However, teachers with different educational levels and professional qualifications show statistically significant differences in overall teamwork competence at the .05 level. Developing teachers' teamwork competence requires cooperation, assistance, reinforcement, and encouragement to create a positive work environment and improve work efficiency. Furthermore, it involves all stakeholders in developing educational management to achieve shared goals in a quality and sustainable manner.